Occupational injuries and illnesses create symptoms that could be obvious or difficult to detect for years. One injury could lead to a permanent disability while an illness could contribute to a death. High-risk groups for work-related deaths and injuries include...
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Recovering from a bicycle accident
New Yorkers use many different types of transportation to get around, including bicycles. While bicycles are a healthy, environmentally friendly form of transportation, bicyclists usually suffer serious injuries when they are involved in a bicycle accident with a...
Common types of slip-and-fall injuries
The unfortunate truth is that slipping hazards exist everywhere. Wet floors at the grocery store, damaged stairwells in a hotel and icy sidewalks in the winter are just a few of the slip-and-fall risks that you are likely to encounter. If you experience a...
Telehealth technology and medical malpractice
Medical practices in New York and across the country have seen growing demand for telehealth services in the past few years. Patients and medical staff enjoy the convenience of receiving healthcare without a trip to an office. However, there are risks involved with...
Statistics and summaries of car accidents in the New York City area
If you live in an area such as one of the boroughs of New York, there is a good chance that you have been in an accident at some point. Because of how congested the area can be, you may have a great deal of stress in your life because of the road conditions,...
Truck accidents have increased over the years
There are large numbers of trucks on New York’s busy highways, and a collision with a large truck can cause serious injuries, total your vehicle and have many other major effects on all areas of your life. Truck drivers face many challenges on the road Like any other...
ER doctors sometimes misdiagnose strokes
Thousands of New Yorkers go to emergency rooms yearly complaining of dizziness and severe headaches. However, if you are a woman, a member of a minority group or under the age of 45, you have a greater chance of receiving an incorrect diagnosis, with many ER doctors...
Do motor vehicle accidents cause paralysis injuries?
Those involved in a motor vehicle accident may experience temporary or permanent injuries following the crash. Regrettably, injuries to the central nervous system can result in paralysis, affecting the person’s ability to move their body freely. According to the...
The lasting impact that DUI-caused crashes have
Getting into a crash with an intoxicated driver can have serious, life-altering repercussions. What are the resulting primary impacts? How do they actually affect a crash victim's life in the aftermath directly and in the years to come? The lifespan of an injury...
Tips for safe driving when winter weather strikes
The recent record snowfall in Western New York reminds those of us in Brooklyn that winter weather is here to stay for the next few months. If you drive in New York, it is good to review the following safety tips for winter driving. Winter driving tips If you are...
